Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at REDLAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,930
Total Quantity
255.4K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-17.9%
REDLAM SURGERY prescribed 2,930 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,489 to the NHS. This is 17.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
250
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,930 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 255,426 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,489 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,930 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.9% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.